High School Happenings
November 10, 2022
Important Information:
Act 158 Pathways to Graduation : State Requirement for Graduation
Have you heard about Act 158? Pathways to Graduation is a state requirement for all students.
Keystone Exams will continue as the statewide assessment Pennsylvania uses to comply with accountability requirements set forth in the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Although students will no longer be required to achieve proficiency on the Keystone Exams in order to meet statewide graduation requirements, students must take the Keystone Exams for purposes of federal accountability.
For Seniors, counselors have met with students to review their current portfolio to determine which path our seniors should be on.
For all underclass students, we are in the process of determining the best pathway forward for each student. We will be giving the Keystone exam during the first week in December. If your student has not yet passed the exam, we will be asking them to sit one more time to test as there is an option for students to earn a composite score.
This will be reviewed with students next week via the morning announcements.
Please see the graphic below to gain a stronger understanding of each pathway.
Keystone Exam Winter Schedule
Schedule:
Monday, December 5: Literature, 7:45am-11:15am
Tuesday, December 6: Biology, 7:45am-11:15am
Wednesday, December 7: Algebra 1- part 1: 7:45am- 9:30am
Thursday, December 8: Algebra 1- part 2: 7:45am-9:30am
End of Marking Period 1
Report Cards will be posted online 11/29/22.
Congratulations to our STATE DOUBLES TENNIS CHAMPIONS!
Parents of Seniors- If you have not already completed these items, please do so immediately.
Attention Parents of Seniors! You have two deadlines to hit by Friday:
(Please share this info with your friends so everyone knows!)
1. Fill out the Diploma Name Request Form so we have exactly what you want printed on your child's diploma. (You will need to know your child’s student ID number and name of their first period teacher to complete the form.) Click here for the Diploma Name Form – please be sure to hit submit when you are done filling it out. The deadline was last FRIDAY; please do this immediately.
2. Order your senior's cap and gown. We ask all families to purchase a cap and gown for their student so that it matches the group. The Cap and Gown is $25. The final deadline was Friday, October 28th. I have asked them to extend it to the end of this month. To avoid late fees and product restrictions, please go to sscgradstore.com to complete your order by the deadline. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to find the cap & gown selection. If you have any questions, please call Student Services Company at 610-539-1330 or email them at gowns@studentservicesco.com. If you are experiencing a financial hardship and are unable to purchase the cap and gown, please reach out to Dr. Gravinese.
3. Seniors- Pick your pose for the yearbook (due 11/14)- see flyer below, along with the advertisement for purchasing this year's yearbook.
Yearbook Baby Ads
Continuing a 32 year tradition, the staff of the Methacton High School Yearbook (The Methactonian), is offering parents of graduating seniors the opportunity to purchase a “baby ad” for publication in this year’s book. Space is provided for a baby photo and a personal message of well wishes and congratulatory statements of 50 words or less. Baby ads are only offered online. This classic section is a favorite for all. Please see the attached flyer and contact Caitlin Ferenchak (cferenchak@methacton.org) or Chris Lloyd (clloyd@methacton.org) if you have any questions.
Counseling Corner
Testing Dates: (See Collegeboard for Signup Details)
SAT:
- SAT: 12/3/22; Deadline to register: 11/3/22; Late Registration: 11/22/22
ACT
- ACT: 12/10/22; Deadline to register: 11/4/22; Late Registration: 11/11/22
SPRING 2023 SAT Registration Dates Have Been Released:
Test Dates:
- SAT: 3/11/23 (MHS Hosting); Registration Deadline: 2/24/23; Late Registration Deadline: 2/28/23
- SAT: 5/6/23; Registration Deadline: 4/21/23; Late Registration Deadline:4/24/23
- SAT: 6/3/23(MHS Hosting); Registration Deadline:5/19/23; Late Registration Deadline: 5/23/23
College Rep Visits are back in person this year! Students may sign up through Naviance, make a smart pass and then report to the area for the visit. 60 schools and counting have signed up so far!
Supports for Students & Families:
Curricular Support Room (CSR)- Room C136 (Across from the Library)
Math Help
National Honor Society Peer Tutoring
Methacton High School Look Ahead:
- Friday, November 11- End of MP 1
- Thursday/Friday/Saturday, November 10-12, Fall Play: The Great Gatsby
- Wednesday, November 23- Closed
- Thursday, November 24- Holiday- Closed
- Friday, November 25- Closed
- Monday, December 5- Winter Keystone Exam- Literature (by invitation- letters will be sent home next week for anyone needing to re-test)
- Tuesday, December 6- Winter Keystone Exam- Biology (by invitation- letters will be sent home next week for anyone needing to re-test)
- Wednesday, December 7- Winter Keystone Exam- Algebra 1 (part 1) (by invitation- letters will be sent home next week for anyone needing to re-test)
- Thursday, December 8- Winter Keystone Exam- Algebra 1 (part 2) (by invitation- letters will be sent home next week for anyone needing to re-test)
- Friday, December 16- 1/2 way through 2nd marking period Interims
- Wednesday, December 21- MHS Winter Concert at Arcola
- Friday, December 23- January 2- OFF Winter Holiday
- Tuesday, January 3- School Resumes
UNIVERSAL FREE BREAKFAST PROGRAM
On Friday, September 9, 2022, Governor Wolf announced a Universal Free Breakfast program for all Pennsylvania students to begin on October 1, 2022 through the end of the 2022-2023 school year. As a result, all Methacton School District students will have the option to receive breakfast each morning at no cost. Our building principals are working on a plan with Aramark to roll out this new program and will be providing additional information in the coming days. Monthly menus can always be found at: https://methacton.schooldish.com/
Methacton School District Backpack Program
How can I donate to the Backpack Program?
There are several ways you can contribute to the Backpack Program:
Collection Bins
· Donations can be dropped off (Monday thru Friday) at the Methacton High School East Wing or Arcola Intermediate School. Collection bins are located near the entrance.
Amazon
· You can place an order through Amazon and ship it directly to the High School. Please remember to select, "No Weekend Delivery." The address is:
Methacton High School
c/o Backpack Program
1005 Kriebel Mill Rd.
Eagleville, PA 19403
What items can I donate?
Individual Serving Food Items Needed
· Single serving boxes of milk (shelf-stable/not refrigerated)
· Mini Cereal Boxes
· Canned Soup (cans with "pop tops")
· Oatmeal packets or cups
· Applesauce and Fruit Cups
· Chef Boyardee, Hormel, Dinty Moore Meals, etc.
· Easy Mac Cups
· Cracker packs
· Sweet Snacks: Fruit gummies, pudding, granola bars, etc.
· Salty Snacks: Pretzel packs, Goldfish, Popcorn, etc.
· 100% Juice boxes
Methacton High School
MHS Administration
Dr. Jamie Gravinese, Principal
Dr. Paul Spiewak, 9th (P-Z) and 12th Grade Assistant Principal
Dr. Karey Kochenour 9th (A-Go) and 11th Grade Assistant Principal
Mr. Dan Bontempo 9th (Gp-O) and 10th Grade Assistant Principal
Mr. John Smink, Athletics and Activities Director
Dr. Erika Thomas, Supervisor of HS Special Education
Email: ldeegan@methacton.org
Website: www.methacton.org
Location: 1005 Kriebel Mill Road, Eagleville, PA, USA
Phone: 610-489-5000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MethactonSchoolDistrict/
Twitter: @Methacton